How to get white curtains

I have just bought some second-hand french lace curtains. The muslin backing is very grey and the white embroidery is not very white. I have washed them once in powder, then again in powder plus two sachets of net whitener but they are no better. The curtains have been hanging in a display environment for a long time. Can anyone let me know how I can get them white again?

Question From: ROSALEEN SMITH - Mar 17th 2004

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To whiten net curtains just add cornflower instead of a softner in the last rinse works wonders!.

Reply From: Christina - Dec 2nd 2004

To get your curtains white you could also try some mild bleaching for instance a mild solution of hydrogen peroxide or other similar bleaching agent should result in curtains becoming nice and white again!

Reply From: Stephanie - Feb 9th 2006

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